
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Renata Chiappino
Mariute
Neda Meneghesso
La Madre Catine
Anna Bellina
Rosute
Vittorio Bulfone
Vecchio di Paese
Solidea Petrazzo
Donna con Bambino
Celso Pischiutta
Barrocciaio
Italo Tavoschi
Primo Medico
Ameris Feruglio
Prima Suora
Natalia Chiarandini
Madre Superiora
Alessandra Nonini
Seconda Suora
Angelo Pascolo
Cocchiere
Nives Feruglio
La Signora
Siro Angeli
Barbe Zef
Maurizio Scarsini
Pieri
Ruggero Cappellari
Garzone
Eddy Bortolussi
Secondo Medico
Gina Cortolezzis
Terza Suora
Cesare Bovenzi
Compar Guerrino
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival (Restored Version)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio Cottafavi
- Screenplay & Story
- Siro Angeli, Vittorio Cottafavi
- Original Title
- Maria Zef
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio Cottafavi
Siro Angeli, Vittorio Cottafavi, Paola Drigo
Nando Forni
Paolo Mercadini
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio Cottafavi
Director
Siro Angeli
Screenplay
Carlo Leva
Production Design
Paolo Mercadini
Editor
Vittorio Cottafavi
Screenplay
Carlo Leva
Costume Design
Nando Forni
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Maria Zef.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Maria Zef.
biennale cinema 2019 // 76th venice international film festival
01 / <b>venezia 76 competition: opening film</b> 02–21 / <b>venezia 76 competition</b> 22–27 / <b>out of competition: fiction</b> 28 / <b>out of competition: closing film</b> 29–38 / <b>out of competition: non-fiction</b> 39–43 / <b>out of competition: special screenings</b> ZeroZeroZero. Stefano Sollima. episodes no. 1 and 2 The New Pope. Paolo Sorrentino. episodes no. 2 and 7 — 44–62 / <b>orizzonti</b> 63–75 / <b>orizzonti: short films. competition</b> 76–77 / <b>orizzonti: short films. out of competition</b> — 78–83 / <b>sconfini</b> — 84 / <b>venezia 76: special event</b> — 85–95 / <b>giornate degli autori. official selection</b> 96–101 / <b>giornate degli autori: special events</b> 102–103 / <b>giornate degli autori: miu miu women's tales</b> 104–108 / <b>giornate degli autori: venetian nights</b> 109–111 / <b>giornate degli autori: lux prize</b> 112 / <b>giornate degli autori: closing film</b> — 113 / <b>sic. film critics' week: opening film. out of competition</b> 114–120 / <b>sic. film critics' week: competition</b> 121 / <b>sic. film critics' week: closing film. out of competition</b> 122 / <b>sic@sic: opening short film</b> 123–129 / <b>sic@sic: competition</b> 130 / <b>sic@sic: closing short film</b> — 131–150 / <b>venezia classici: restored films</b> 151–159 / <b>venezia classici: documentary films</b> 160–162 / <b>biennale college cinema </b>
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria Zef
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maria Zef about?
The story of a peasant girl of fifteen, Mariute, who comes down from the Carnia mountains to the Friulian plains with her mother at the beginning of the summer.
Who directed Maria Zef?
Maria Zef was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.
Who stars in Maria Zef?
The principal cast of Maria Zef includes Renata Chiappino, Neda Meneghesso, Anna Bellina, Vittorio Bulfone, Solidea Petrazzo.
When was Maria Zef released and how long is it?
Maria Zef was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Is Maria Zef based on a book or true story?
Maria Zef is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paola Drigo".

